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Lufthansa Cargo to start operating

from Helsinki, Copenhagen1

ufthansa Cargo will start carry 28 tonnes of cargo, and matching the needs of the
Loperating from Helsinki adds significant capacity into transported goods."
to Copenhagen once a the region. To increase capac- “By late summer, the fleet
week as well as a second ity, a further connection to will grow to a total of four
frequency a week from Stockholm will follow soon." aircraft. The Airbus A321
Copenhagen to Frankfurt. Ashwin Bhat, CEO, freighter is a twin-engine
The routings will allow Lufthansa Cargo says: "We medium-haul aircraft. Thanks
late deliveries in Helsinki are very pleased about the to advanced technology, it
and Copenhagen on D3 successful start of this new is very powerful while being
and offer connections from flight connections. It reflects, fuel-efficient. With 14 pallet
Frankfurt next morning to geographically alone, what and container positions on
the Lufthansa Cargo net- we want to offer our cus- the main deck and ten on
work, says an official release. tomers with our A321F: fast the lower deck, it has a total
"Each of the new aircraft can services across borders and payload of 28 tonnes.”

WestJet Cargo Chapman Freeborn partners with

WebCargo to offer global capacity
launches new Ca leading aircraft
hapman Freeborn,

route to Havana charter company, has
partnered with WebCargo
by Freightos to bring
additional global capacity
from their charter business
to WebCargo’s platform
early October, enabling
seamless pricing, booking
and payment for freight Reto Hunziker, President,
forwarders worldwide. Chapman Freeborn - Europe
"The addition of Chap- adds: "Chapman Freeborn
man Freeborn’s capacity into facilitates 29,000 flights
estJet Cargo has offering 20-tonne cargo ca- WebCargo’s platform means per year and has covered
Wlaunched a new cargo pacity per flight per week. freight forwarders in some over nine million air miles.
route to Havana, Cuba from WestJet Cargo is fully 10,000 offices worldwide will We have a track record of
September 23, 2023. The equipped to handle various gain instant access to their providing the best air cargo
expansion marks WestJet cargo types including general vast and unparalleled global charter experience, and our
Cargo's first venture into the cargo, perishables and select network, covering routes such strategic focus is on our cus-
Cuban capital. dangerous goods, ensuring as Liège to Chicago, Dubai tomers’ air cargo needs. Our
Addressing the growing secure and efficient cargo and Singapore," says Manel partnership with WebCargo
demand for cargo transport transportation to Havana. Galindo, CEO, WebCargo. by Freightos will create fur-
in Canada, WestJet Cargo The milestone underscores "Our combined strengths ther visibility and awareness
operates one weekly flight WestJet Cargo's dedication will provide competitive rates of our brand, help us gain
on the Toronto Pearson Inter- to expanding its network and a seamless booking and deeper market penetration
national Airport – José Martí and delivering top-tier cargo payment experience for for- and enable our customers
International Airport route, services to Havana, Cuba. warders who already conduct to benefit from the speed
thousands of bookings every and flexibility of WebCargo’s
day on our platform.” unparalleled platform.”
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